The article reflects on a long-standing group of friends, initially convened to discuss sex, who have evolved into a support system amid life's changes. As they gather following Donald Trump's return to office, they grapple with the implications of his administration on democracy and social equality. The discussion reveals a shared sense of dread regarding the current political climate and personal reflections on aging and mortality, highlighting the importance of friendship in navigating both personal and societal challenges.
"We've seen each other through breakups, new lovers, job changes, housing worries, ailments... and now confronting our own age and the nearness of our mortality."
"If I can't talk about him with these women I've known for more than 40 years, who can I talk with?"
"Do you think we'll look back on this time and know that it was the beginning of the end?"
"Absolutely we will," was my partner's instant response.
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